Materials Laboratory Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily Field, sampling and testing activities (soils, aggregates, concrete)
• Ensure compliance with standard methods, quality assurance and Quality Management System (QMS)
• Manage workflow, turnaround times, and resource allocation
• Supervise, guide, and assess laboratory technicians, ensuring competency, performance, and adherence to quality
• Maintain equipment Operational Integrity and safe working conditions
• Perform testing as required to meet operational needs
• Review Raw data to ensure compliance with standard and QMS
• Support audits, quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Consistently adhere to all quality and testing standards, and promptly report any deviations

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal qualification).
• 5+ years’ experience as a senior Materials tester/Technican in soils and concrete testing (SANS)
• Experience working in an accredited laboratory environment (ISO/IEC 17025) would be an advantage.
• Experience in Road Construction Material Testing, including soil, aggregate, stabilized materials, and concrete testing.
• Solid understanding of SANS methods and laboratory workflow
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership abilities
• Solid understanding of civil materials testing methods and laboratory workflow
• The perfect candidate for this role should be disciplined, respectful towards both colleagues and management, driven by deadlines and revenue, and energetic and passionate about achieving strategic objectives.
• Computer Literate.
• Fluent in English & Zulu
• Driver’s license with minimum three years’ driving experience.
• Previous Health & Safety experience will be an advantage.